Cartwheel: meaning, definitions and examples

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cartwheel

[ ˈkɑːtwiːl ]

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in gymnastics

An acrobatic movement in which a person spins sideways, typically with legs and arms extended.

Synonyms

flip, somersault, tumble

Examples of usage

She performed a perfect cartwheel on the balance beam.
During her routine, she included a series of cartwheels.

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informal

To perform an acrobatic movement similar to a cartwheel.

Synonyms

flip, somersault, tumble

Examples of usage

The kids cartwheeled across the yard.
She cartwheeled down the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "cartwheel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estrela

estrela de ginástica
voltereta lateral

🇮🇳 चक्कर

🇩🇪 Radschlag

🇮🇩 roda

🇺🇦 колесо

🇵🇱 gwiazda

🇯🇵 側転 (そくてん)

🇫🇷 roue

🇪🇸 rueda lateral

🇹🇷 yan takla

🇰🇷 옆으로 돌기

🇸🇦 عجلة

🇨🇿 hvězda

🇸🇰 hviezda

🇨🇳 侧手翻 (cèshǒufān)

🇸🇮 kolo

🇮🇸 hjól

🇰🇿 дөңгелек

🇬🇪 ბორბალი

🇦🇿 təkər

🇲🇽 rueda lateral

Word origin

The term 'cartwheel' originated in the 16th century, combining 'cart' meaning 'a light, two-wheeled vehicle' and 'wheel'. It was first used in the context of a gymnastic movement in the 19th century.

See also: cart, cartel, cartology, carton, cartoon.